US EditionInvestigation Into Viral Gangster-Like Videos 'Prioritized' by NWT RCMP
Northwest Territories RCMP prioritize probe into viral videos showing firearms and racist backlash, with hundreds of racist comments reported, while South Asian groups condemn the content and discrimination.
- Monday the RCMP reported it was first notified about videos filmed around Yellowknife showing individuals brandishing firearms and throwing gang signals.
- Since the videos' release, social media saw hundreds of comments containing racist language targeting South Asians on multiple social media platforms, residents said.
- As part of the investigation, police said it is making every effort to conduct a thorough investigation due to the videos' high visibility and resident concerns.
- In response, RCMP suggested they were prepared to take action over incidents of racism related to the videos, Chief Supt Dyson Smith added `Enforcement action will be pursued if charges are warranted`.
- Wednesday ASAYK said those in the videos are not affiliated with the group and criticized media sensationalizing gun culture as reckless.
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How RCMP say they’re investigating Yellowknife’s gun videos, racism
Yellowknife police explained how they're investigating new videos that depict people wielding guns in and around the city – and related acts of racism online. The post How RCMP say they’re investigating Yellowknife’s gun videos, racism first appeared on Cabin Radio.
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